Insurance
Cash strapped drivers refuse to cut corners on cover
New research reveals that cash strapped drivers are doing everything they can to maintain their insurance perks. In fact, most would rather change the way they drive than compromise on their cover.
Students often best to insure with mum and dad
Millions of university students should turn to mum and dad for insurance cover rather than taking out a separate policy, says leading rural insurer NFU Mutual.
Fresh warning for social media users
Confused.com is warning people who use social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook that they could eventually face hikes in their home insurance premiums.
Pet owners put health of animals before their own
Animal-loving Brits are putting the wellbeing of their pets ahead of themselves, according to research from Tesco Pet Insurance.
Holidaymakers warned about extending travel insurance
The terrible news of Tom Moss, paralysed and stranded in Thailand after a moped accident, is yet another tragic wake-up call for anyone risking a trip abroad without travel insurance. Tom’s policy ran out while he was still exploring Thailand, leaving him unprotected, and his family with a huge fundraising task to get him home.
Express Insurance motocross photography competition
With just over a month to go, Express Insurance is urging budding photographers to enter their competition to find the UK’s best motocross related photograph. With over 250 entries already submitted, what are you waiting for?
Income protection insurers promote healthier lifestyles
Analysis by Defaqto reveals an increasing trend for income protection (IP) insurers to actively encourage their policyholders to adopt a healthier lifestyle by offering various health and wellbeing service related promotions.
8 out of 10 feed pets human food
A recent survey of over 10,500 pet owners has revealed a massive 8 out of 10 are feeding their pets human food. The survey by Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, has revealed our beloved pets are feasting on everything from ice cream and muffins to lobster thermidor and spaghetti hoops.
The Cats Protection wins Petplan prize draw
The Cats Protection, in Macclesfield, Cheshire, has won a valuable £500 donation from the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, Petplan.
Cover for older cars not always better value compared with new
With September's new car registration well under way and 60' plate cars sitting on forecourts waiting for new owners, motorists tempted to get behind the wheel shouldn't be lulled into assuming a new model will always be more expensive to insure than an older one, according to moneysupermarket.com.
swiftcover.com cracks down on drivers who lie
Car insurer swiftcover.com is cracking-down on drivers who lie about their previous claims to get cheaper insurance, by becoming the first company in the UK to automatically check the claims histories of motor insurance applicants.
Home insurance may need reviewing as family jewels soar in value
NFU Mutual is urging homeowners to get their jewellery professionally valued as soaring gold prices have more than doubled the street value of some family keepsakes in recent years.
Concerns for financing healthcare revealed
Our ability to finance our own healthcare in the future has been captured in a report released by healthcare provider Simplyhealth.
Car insurance fraudsters punish honest drivers
Increasing car insurance fraud is contributing to the fastest-ever increases in car insurance premiums, AA Insurance confirms.
Younger drivers crashing for cash
Recession-hit drivers in the UK are resorting to dangerous measures to make extra cash, according to moneysupermarket.com.